Documentation of
White-throated Sparrow
2016-039
Observer Information
Reporter:
Norm Lewis
852 S. DeFrame Way,
LAKEWOOD,
CO 80228-3034
E-mail:
migrant44@aol.com
Other Observers:
Jason Beason, ten others in group
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
White-throated Sparrow
First Date/Time:
6/5/2016 10:00:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
6/5/2016 10:05:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
Five minutes
County:
Gunnison
Specific Location:
Location Not Listed
Number:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Breeding
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Leica binoculars
Distance:
Ten feet
Light:
Excellent at mid-morning
Description of the Bird
Large sparrow first seen associating with pine siskins, feeding on dandelion seeds. I noticed the size difference and paused for a second look, assuming that it would be a white-crowned sparrow. Upon closer inspection, the bird proved to have black and white striped head (obviously it was a "white-striped" morph), a very white throat patch (sharply defined by darker upper breast and face) and the clincher: bright yellow lores.
NOTE: I am not certain that this bird needs to be reported, but I thought a June sighting in Gunnison County might be significant enough to justify submitting it.
Similar Species Discussion
White-crowned sparrow does not have yellow lores.
Resources Used
Past experience, field guide
Previous Experience
Extensive- I have seen many in the eastern U.S., and it is not uncommon in mixed Zonotrichia flocks in eastern Colorado in winter.
Notes
Notes made DURING observation
Materials Available
Photographer:
No files uploaded.
Date Documentation Submitted
6/10/2016 3:53:00 PM
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